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BRISTOL, Tenn. – On Wednesday, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced their annual recipients of their Team Academic Award, and the King University women’s volleyball team was recognized for the fifth straight season. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors collegiate and high school teams that maintain at least a 3.30 GPA on a 4.0 scale.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wvball/2014-15/releases/20150729qf4k172015-07-29T04:00:00ZCephas signs five for upcoming seasonhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wvball/2015-16/releases/20150729qt15zm
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the fall season right around the corner, King University head women’s volleyball coach Morris Cephas has announced his signing class for the upcoming season. The second-year head coach inked five student-athletes that will don the Scarlet and Navy in the coming weeks.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wvball/2015-16/releases/20150729qt15zm2015-07-29T04:00:00ZMaietta, Scott named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholarhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2014-15/releases/20150722lsz10w
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second straight year, King University men's golfer Ross Maietta has been named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar that the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced on Wednesday. This year Maietta was joined by John Scott who earned the honor for the first time. Maietta and Scott aretwo of 91 NCAA division II golfer to earn the distinction, and in all 206 golfers were named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars.Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2014-15/releases/20150722lsz10w2015-07-22T04:00:00ZTesta announces fall Prospect Camphttp://kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2015-16/releases/2015072104nlsn
BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Head Softball Coach Jenn Testa has announced the annual King University Softball Prospect Camp for the fall of 2015. The camp is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the King University campus.Tue, 21 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2015-16/releases/2015072104nlsn2015-07-21T04:00:00ZFour Tornado selected WGCA All-American Scholarshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/20150717elxxex
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Earlier this month the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced their All-American Scholars and of the 758 golfers recognized, four were from King University. Both Elizabeth Swallow and Anna Walker earned the distinction for the second straight year while Cortnee Young and Nicola Robertson were recognized for the first time.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/20150717elxxex2015-07-17T04:00:00ZPitts announces 2015 signing classhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20150629ydq7y2
BRISTOL, Tenn. – A season ago, King University Men’s Basketball Head Coach George Pitts guided the Tornado to their sixth 20-win season under his tutelage, going 24-6. Pitts and the Tornado look to improve that in the coming season as he announces his 2015-16 recruiting class.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20150629ydq7y22015-06-29T04:00:00ZThompson signs five for 2015http://kingtornado.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20150629roozi0
BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Thompson is coming off the most successful season for the Tornado since becoming NCAA Division II members, and he seeks to improve on that finish going forward. Thompson has signed five student-athletes that should help the Tornado improve in 2015-16.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/releases/20150629roozi02015-06-29T04:00:00ZKeitt, Henry, Robinson earn NCAA Degree Completion awardshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150625wf52p5
BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University had a trio of student-athletes earn NCAA Division II Degree Completion Awards earlier this month. Tia Keitt, Maegan Henry and Alexis Robinson all completed their athletic careers this spring at King and earned these awards to finish their degrees at King.Thu, 25 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150625wf52p52015-06-25T04:00:00ZTesta inks 11 for 2016http://kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2014-15/releases/20150623ji8gtz
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the 2015-16 school year fast approaching, King University Head Softball Coach Jenn Testa has announced her 2016 signing class. The class includes six junior college transfers and five that will join King out of high school for a total class of 11.Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2014-15/releases/20150623ji8gtz2015-06-23T04:00:00ZKing places 199 on spring Presidential Honor Rollhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/CC_PHR_SP
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Conference Carolinas announced the Presidential Honor Roll for the spring semester, and King University came in fourth in the league with 199 student-athletes named to the list. As they did in the fall, the baseball team led the way for King, having 26 student-athletes selected. For the 2014-15 year, King finished third in Conference Carolinas behind Limestone College and Pfeiffer University.Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/CC_PHR_SP2015-06-23T04:00:00ZKing to host Diamond Elite baseball camphttp://kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/201505180vnmck
BRISTOL, Tenn. – In June, the King University baseball coaches are teaming up with the coaches at Diamond Elite to have a camp for kids ages 6-14 on the campus of King University. The camp will be held from June 14-16 at the King University baseball field.Mon, 18 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/201505180vnmck2015-05-18T04:00:00ZTornado close competition at U.S. World Team Trialshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/201506140wqu6c
MADISON, Wis. – On the second day of the U.S. World Team Trials, King University had nine wrestlers vying for a spot on the U.S. World team. Sarah Hildebrandt and Forrest Molinari led the way in the Challenge Bracket with third and fourth place finishes, respectively.Sun, 14 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/201506140wqu6c2015-06-14T04:00:00ZHendey, Augello lead King on day 1 of U.S. World Team Trialshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/20150614doelem
MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday, the trio of Amanda Hendey, Haley Augello and Samantha Klingel started the action for the Tornado at the U.S. World Team Trials. Hendey and Augello had solid days as Hendey came within one win of qualifying for the U.S. World Team while Augello reached the finals of the Challenge Tournament.Sat, 13 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/20150614doelem2015-06-13T04:00:00ZKing retains the Blue Ridge Cup for third straight yearhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/BRC
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the third time since its inception three years ago, King University has won the Blue Ridge Cup in the annual competition against Lees-McRae College. The Bobcats got off to a strong start in the fall, but the Tornado came back to grab the lead before the conclusion of the fall season, ultimately retaining the cup for the third straight year by the score of 19-4.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/BRC2015-06-11T04:00:00ZSchrotenboer selected to lead swimming and diving programshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mswimdive/2015-16/releases/20150608cgldcl
BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Athletic Director David Hicks announced earlier this week the hire of the second head men’s and women’s swimming and diving program’s history. Following 10 years under John Connor, the swimming and diving programs will now be under the guidance of Jordan Schrotenboer, who joins the Tornado staff from Calvin College.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mswimdive/2015-16/releases/20150608cgldcl2015-06-08T04:00:00ZDuffy announces 2015 schedulehttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wsoc/2015-16/releases/20150601t9cbpy
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the calendar turning to June, we are only a couple months from the start of the soccer season, and King University women’s soccer coach Simon Duffy has announced his 2015 schedule. The Tornado are coming off their best season under Duffy, posting a 10-8 record a season ago and will host seven homes contests in 2015.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wsoc/2015-16/releases/20150601t9cbpy2015-06-01T04:00:00ZMartin, Swallow selected Conference Carolinas Scholar Athletes of the Yearhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/20150528ib8fnl
BRISTOL, Tenn. – At the conclusion of the spring season, Conference Carolinas has announced their Scholar Athletes of the Year for the spring sports. King University student-athletes Elizabeth Swallow and Alex Martin earned the award first time in their careers. Swallow garnered the distinction in women’s golf and Martin earned the selection in baseball.Thu, 28 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/20150528ib8fnl2015-05-28T04:00:00ZKing wins first Conference Carolinas Messick Awardhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/CC_Messick
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the first time since joining Conference Carolinas before the 2011-12 season, King University has won the Conference Carolinas Messick Sportsmanship Award. The Tornado had eight teams earned Mini Messick Awards throughout the year, including four in the spring. In the fall and winter seasons King won sportsmanship awards in women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball as and men’s indoor track and field. In the spring, men’s volleyball, men’s tennis as well as baseball and softball won the sportsmanship award to run the King University total to eight.Wed, 20 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/CC_Messick2015-05-20T04:00:00ZFour King teams take Conference Carolinas Sportsmanship Awardshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150520r8d12f
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the completion of the spring schedule, Conference Carolinas announced their spring season Messick Sportsmanship Awards, and four King University programs were honored. Men’s volleyball, men’s tennis as well as baseball and softball both earned the sportsmanship awards in their respective sport to bringing the total number of King teams to earn this award for the 2014-15 season to eight.Wed, 20 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150520r8d12f2015-05-20T04:00:00ZDoi, Molinari take gold at Body Bar Nationalshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/20150517g498ov
IRVING, Texas – Members of the King University women’s wrestling team turned in another solid weekend at the Body Bar UWW National Championships. Marina Doi and Forrest Molinari led the group, both taking gold medals, earning spots on the U.S. UWW Junior World Team.Sun, 17 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/20150517g498ov2015-05-17T04:00:00ZSwallow selected Capital One Academic All-Districthttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/201505145ubix1
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, King University women’s golfer Elizabeth Swallow has garnered Capital One Academic All-District honors. The awards were announced on Thursday, and the junior took honors in the at-large division for the second straight year.Thu, 14 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wgolf/2014-15/releases/201505145ubix12015-05-14T04:00:00ZFour Tornado named USTFCCCA All-Southeast Regionhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2014-15/releases/20150513vqm7mx
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the completion of the track and field team, four King University student-athletes were named All-Southeast Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) this week. Both Raheem Smith and Reggie Warren earned the distinction on the men’s side while both Maegan Henry and Eliza Parker were named All-Region in two events each.Wed, 13 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2014-15/releases/20150513vqm7mx2015-05-13T04:00:00ZSola selected honorable mention All-Southeast Region NCBWAhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/20150512ivgy36
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Following the completion of his career, King University baseball player Jose Sola was selected honorable mention All-Southeast Region by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. This marks the first time Sola has earned All-Region honors.Tue, 12 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/20150512ivgy362015-05-12T04:00:00ZHendey leads King wrestlers at ASICS US Senior Nationalshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/201505122u74s1
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Earlier this weekend, a few members of the King University women’s wrestling team competed at the ASICS US Senior Nationals. This group was led by Amanda Hendey, Sarah Hildbrandt, Hanna Grisewood and Jessi Kee, who all placed in the top four of their respective weight class while all eight wrestlers that competed finished in the top six.Sat, 09 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2014-15/releases/201505122u74s12015-05-09T04:00:00ZSeven Tornado named academic All-Conference Carolinashttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2014-15/releases/20150413kmsr3n
BRISTOL, Tenn. – With the spring season coming to an end, Conference Carolinas has announced their golf academic all-conference honorees. The Tornado three women and four men selected, for a total of seven.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2014-15/releases/20150413kmsr3n2015-04-13T04:00:00ZCaicedo takes first national championship at USAC Collegiate Road Nationalshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cycle/2014-15/releases/2015050914qdov
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The King University cycling team completed their season on Friday and Saturday with three cyclists competing at the USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals. Jennifer Caicedo led the way for King, winning the road race on Friday.Fri, 08 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cycle/2014-15/releases/2015050914qdov2015-05-08T04:00:00ZPair of PRs fall at Duke Twilighthttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150507ytikyl
DURHAM, N.C. – A trio of King University track and field athletes completed their seasons on Wednesday and Thursday at the Duke Twilight Invitational. Both James Russell Ballowe and Hannah Sanford set personal records while Eliza Parker nearly set one herself.Thu, 07 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150507ytikyl2015-05-07T04:00:00ZHenry named Conference Carolinas Field Most Valuable Performerhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150504dhq0eh
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the fourth time in two years, King University women’s track and field star, Maegan Henry has garnered Conference Carolinas Women’s Field Most Valuable Performer honors. Henry earned a pair of victories at the Conference Carolinas Outdoor Track and Field Championships, to earn the award for the second straight year.Mon, 04 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2014-15/releases/20150504dhq0eh2015-05-04T04:00:00ZKing to host annual golf tournamenthttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/GolfTourn
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Coming up in June, King University will hold their annual golf tournament. This year the tournament will take place on Monday, June 8 at the Country Club of Bristol with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.Fri, 01 May 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/GolfTourn2015-05-01T04:00:00ZWalker hired as Assistant AD for Compliancehttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/Walker
BRISTOL, Tenn. – For the first time since becoming NCAA Division II members, King University will have a new NCAA Compliance Coordinator when Jerry Salyer retires at the end of the month. Following a search for a replacement, Athletic Director David Hicks announced the hiring of Bart Walker for the new Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/Walker2015-04-30T04:00:00Z